Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Long Beach State 49ers ATS Prediction 03/02/19

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The Cal Poly Mustangs (6-20, 2-11 BigWst) will be at The Walter Pyramid to clash with the Long Beach State 49ers (12-18, 6-8 BigWst) in a BigWst matchup. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Cal Poly Mustangs at Long Beach State 49ers Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the 49ers beat the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 69-64, while the Mustangs were beaten by the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 86-75.

The 49ers had a turnover percentage of 15.1 (better than their season average of 17.2) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.518 (above their season average of 0.482). Cal Poly, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 15.6). Long Beach State was led by Deishuan Booker, who put up 26 points. Donovan Fields played well for Cal Poly, contributing 22 points.

In their first matchup this season, Temidayo Yussuf led the 49ers to a 76-68 victory. He notched a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Long Beach State’s largest advantages. They made 41 trips to the line, while Cal Poly went just 21 times.

This game should be a showdown of conflicting tempos. Long Beach State prefers an up-tempo style of play (24th in possessions per game), while Cal Poly is methodical (287th in possessions per game).

Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Long Beach State 49ers Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Long Beach State, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Long Beach State ranks 54th in rebounds per game (37.8) while Cal Poly ranks 249th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
  • The 49ers rank 207th in assists per game (12.1) while the Mustangs rank 254th (10.6).
  • Long Beach State averages 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 121st in the nation. Cal Poly ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Mustangs rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the 49ers rank 217th (8.0).
  • Cal Poly ranks 97th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Long Beach State ranks 272nd (18.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (8.3 above their season average).
  • The 49ers have outscored opponents by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Long Beach State has lost by an average of 1.8 points.